GDT: We Back: Your New Jersey Devils vs. Buffalo Sabres, Global Series 2024 - Czechia, 1 PM ET, MSGSN (In Market), NHL Network (Out of Market)

[Edmonton East]

I'm kinda hating Jacks game.

Broken record, but he's gotta be better. First powerplay for example, Hamilton gets puck on deep right of zone under pressure. Jack is lazy af in dropping back to the opposite point to give Hamilton an option AND be in better position to assist a possible turnover.

Hamilton manages to get the puck over exactly where Hughes should already be. Since Hughes is still too deep in the zone, he has to skate back to reset the play. I know it sounds nitpicky, but this is a simple effort/use your brain issue that elite players don't do.

 

[Devs3cups]

After 1:

CF%: 59.52%
SCF%: 63.16%
HDCF%: 66.67%
xGF%: 64.8%
Shots: 11-7 NJ

 

[jkrdevil]

Pls split Meier and Jack. It isn't gunna work

I don’t want to break up lines 2 and 3 though. Let them work through it. They did create a nice chance.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

kovacevic is sneaky kinda good. Not great, but getting him for a 4th was a good deal.

He moves really well for a big man

 

[Xirik]

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[FinnishDevil]

Overreactions, I know but I feel like Tuna is gonna fit well on his 2nd tour.

 

[Emperoreddy]

MY QUEEN!

 

[DevilsHughes86]

Jack wasn't very good in the 1st, but Timo was awful ....

So far so good after a slow start, Markstrom is the real deal!!!

 

[Whaddagoal]

Both those guys off of surgeries.

Give jack some time he didn't even play in 2 preseason games. Was not in that game vs
isles.

Timo as well.

 

[Devs3cups]

Jack wasn't outstanding, but he still created 2-3 good chances lol. He's that good.

 

[britdevil]

Jack will be fine and agree with the sentiment that you keep him and Timo together for now.

 

[Poppy Whoa Sonnet]

The Hughes criticism is fair imo. He's still so good though he easily could have had an assist on Bratt's chance. It's just if he goes to another level this team is a contender.

 

[Signal]

82 goal season for the Nose!

I'm feeling 93 from the Nose!

 

[Ol Dirty Bstrd]

Jack also had at least 3 horrendous turnovers and doesn’t look very engaged overall. I’m not worried since it’s literally the first period of the season, but he needs to be much better

 

[Bcap88]

they finally pressure the point in the d zone instead of leaving it wide open like under Lindy

 

[MasterofGrond]

i will say we have too many f***ING defensemen now

 

[Whaddagoal]

I won't be making deep judgements on any player until about the 10 game mark.

Too many new variables setting in.

 

[britdevil]

they finally pressure the point in the d zone instead of leaving it wide open like under Lindy

Looks like the Sabres are running his "system".

 

[Emperoreddy]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1842260956748845453

 

[britdevil]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1842260956748845453

It can't be overstated how much a save like that can lift your team. Exceptional.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

I've seen all I need to see. Stop the count!

 

[TheUnseenHand]

I imagine the stars are not flattering but the 4th line at least has a clear identity.

 

[DerekDevils30]

i will say we have too many f***ING defensemen now

I LOVE having that problem

 

[Hisch13r]

Jack also had at least 3 horrendous turnovers and doesn’t look very engaged overall. I’m not worried since it’s literally the first period of the season, but he needs to be much better

He still looks like he did last year

 

[PKs Broken Stick]

Really liked Mercer that period